Timothy Baker (1925 – 2013)

The Department’s co-founders and longest-serving faculty member, Timothy Danforth Baker, MD, MPH, died Tuesday, December 17, 2013. He was 88. Never one for having others praise him in public, Baker arranged for a concert to be held in his name instead of a formal memorial service: He thought sharing his love of music a better send off. Baker’s family, with help from the Bloomberg School, arranged for Baltimore Symphony Orchestra musicians to perform selections from three of his favorite string quartets. In keeping with the spirit of his wishes, only a few guests briefly addressed the audience during a short intermission.

Memorial gifts can be sent to the "Timothy Baker Scholarship in International Health" at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, 615 N. Wolfe Street, E2132, Baltimore, MD 21205. Or call (410) 955-5194. To donate online, please be sure to check the box "other designation" and enter "Timothy Baker Scholarship in International Health."